Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-12-2-.38 - Fairs, Circuses, Carnivals, etc

(1) Every person making an admission charge of more than 10c to any place of amusement shall collect the tax in accordance with the authorized bracket system. (See Rule 560-12-1-.05).

(2) All charges of more than 10c made at carnivals, fairs, amusement parks, and similar places for rides on merry-go-rounds, roller coasters, ferris wheels and the like, and the participation in games are subject to the tax. For the purpose of collecting this tax, each admission or other charge shall be deemed a single sale unless the books and records of the dealer accurately reflect amounts of each combination or multiple sale.

(3) The tax does not apply to admissions by free pass. If a service charge or donation in excess of 10c is required for the issuance of an admission pass, the tax applies to the charge or donation.

(4) Tangible personal property used or consumed in the operations of fairs, circuses, carnivals, amusement parks, etc., is taxable, based on the sales price if purchased in Georgia. If purchased outside of Georgia, the tax shall be based on the cost price or fair market value at the time of first use in this State, whichever is the lesser, and subject to credit for sales or use taxes legally imposed and paid to a reciprocating state.

(5) Itinerant operators of fairs, circuses, or any other amusement or entertainment activity in this State shall furnish this Department with a complete itinerary prior to his first showing or activity herein. Such operators and concessionaires shall collect the tax as set out hereinabove and pay the same to the State Revenue Commissioner or as directed by an authorized agent of the Revenue Department.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-12-2-.38

Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Sess., pp. 77, et seq., as amended; Ga. Code Ann., Secs. 92-8405, 8406, 8409, 8427; Ga. L. 1951, pp. 360, 385; Ga. Code Ann., Sec. 92-3438a.

Original Rule was filed on June 30, 1965. Amended: Filed January 13, 1975; effective February 2, 1975.